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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,365.65, 350,952.75 and 163,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,365.65, 350,952.75 and 163,774.08 is: 225,961.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,365.65 : 350,952.75 = 163,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,365.65/350,952.75 = 163,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,365.65x = 350,952.75 × 163,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,365.65x = 57,476,963,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,476,963,754.72/254,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,961.97

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